Stocking protector



July 1-2, 1927. WILL M STOCKING rnomcron Filed May 18, 1927 Patented July 12, 1927.

UNITED STATES- 4 1,635,298 PATENT OFFICE.

HAZEL CRAWFORD W'ILLETTE, F BE'IN'ELARDER, WISCONSIN.

srooxme rno'rnc'ron;

Application filed Iay 18,

The present inventionrelates to improvements in stocking protectors and has for its principal object to provide a simple and efficient device which is adapted to be worn 5 over the stocking and'which extends from the shoe to a point within the yicinity of the bee, the protector being formed of thin and transparent rubber, so that the water will not be splashed upon the back of the ladys l stocking while walking in rainy or snowy weather.

' One of the important objects of the present invention is to provide a stocking protector wherein'the same is of such construction as to permit the protector to be readily rolled up, when not inuse, means being provided at the top of the protector for receiv-v ing and enclosing the'rolled portion of the protector whereby to simulate a garter or the rolled top of a stocking, and which rolled. protector will be supported'on the calf of the leg in an inconspicuous manner A further object is to provide a stocking protector oi the above mentioned character,

wherein means is provided for maintaining the protector in a rolled condition, the same being of such construction as to permit the removal of the protector from the leg of the wearer, whereby the same may be folded or otherwise rendered compact, to permit the placing of the protector within the pocketbook, thus enabling the protector to at all times be at hand, for use whenever neces-' sary.

A still further object is to provide a stock ing protector of the above mentioned character which is simple in construction, strong and durable, and further well adapted to the purpose for which it is designed.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent during the course of the following description.

\ in the accompanying drawing, forming a part pf this application, and in which like reference characters designate like parts throughout the views:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of the stocking protector embodying my inventionshowing the same in use, a portion of the flap being 59 disposed upwardly to disclose more clearly the securing means and Figure 2 is an enlarged detail ofthe stocking rotector, showing the same in its rolle con ition and supported on'the leg of the wearer at a point below the knee whereby 1927. Serial I0. 192,285.

the same simulates the usual rolled top of a stocking or garter.

. In the drawing, wherein for the purpose of illustration is' shown the preferred. embodiment of my invention, thenumeral 1 60 designates generally my improved stocking protector, the same comprising a tubular body 2, which is formed pf thin and transparent rubber and which rubber may be colored if so desired. The body 2 is of such length as to extend from a point adjacent the foot of the wearer to a point within the vicinity of the-knee and this is clearlyillustrated in Figure 1. By constructing the body 2 of elastic rubber, the same will snugly fit the leg of the wearer. The tubular body is open at its respective ends, and the lower end thereof is shaped so as to fit over the upper of a lady s shoe or slipper, as indicated generally at 3, and for the purpose of further maintaining the lower portion of the body in proper position, it is provided with a strap 4 which extends transversely beneath the instep and this strap is also formed of elastic rubber and is secured at its respective ends to the adjacent sides of the open lower end of the tubular body 2. By arranging the lower portion of the tubular' body in this manner, the lower portion of the stocking adjacent the upper of the shoe will be protected against any water splashing on that portion of the stocking.

A relatively wide-flap 5 is formed at the upper open end of the tubular body 2 and this flap is turned downwardly and the free edge of the flap is provided with a reinforcing band 6, which is also of elastic rubber.

The purpose of this flap will be presently described.

Normally the parts of the protector. are arranged as shown in Figure 1 of the drawings and the elastic rubber body w llcompletely protect the stocklng from being splashed and stained by the water while the wearer is walking in rainy or snowy 10 weather. I

When not in use, the strap 4 is disengaged from beneath the instep portion of the shoe and the stocking protector is then rolled up, so that said rolled body will be disposed 1 beneath the flap 6 and for the purpose of securing the rolled portion of the protector d within the flap, I provide the detachable fas tening means shown in the drawing, and which consists of a snap fastener of the conl 16 ventionsl construction, the head portion thereof being secured to the under side of is reinforced as shown at 9.

the flap as illustrated at 7, while the complementery socket portion 8 is secured to the inner side of the body adjacent the lower free edge portion of the flap. The portion of the body to which thesocket 8 is attached In this manner the stocking protector when rolled up will provide a small and compact structure, and may be worn on the leg in simulation of the usual rolled top oi a stocking and may furtherrnore serve as a garter for supporting the stocking below the knee.

The protector maybe entirely removed 7 from the leg when not in use, and may be folded or otherwise rendered compact to permit the some to be placed within the purse or pocketbook so that the protector will, at all times, at hand for use whenever necessary, i

- The simplicity of my improved stocking f protector ehables the same to be readily an easily placed in position and will not present stoodthat various changes in the size, shape and arrangement of parts may be resorted to, without departing from the spirit'of the invention or claims.

What I claim as new 15: 1

the scope of the appended In stocfing protector of the class .de-

h of" scribed, a. tubular body adapted to fit snugly on the leg oi the wearer, and a flap at the upper end of the body, the body adapted to be rolled up and enclosed within the flap when not in use. l

2. In a stocking protector of the class (19-. V

be rolled up and enclosed within the flap when not in use, and means for securing the free edge of the flap to the body to retain the rolled portion of the protectorwithin the flap.-

3. In a protector of the class described, a tubular body formed of thin transparent elastic rubber adapted to fit snugly onthe' leg'of the wearer, a flap formed on the upper end of the tubular body and turned downwardly for disposition on the outside of the body, the major portion of the body adapted to be rolled up and housed within the flap when not in use, and means for securing the free edge ortion of the flap to the adjacent portion 0 the body to retsin the rolled portion of the body within the flap.

4. In a stocking protector of the class detransparent elastic rubber adapted to snugly I scribed, a. tubular body formed of thin fit the leg of the-wearer, the lower portion of the body being shaped to fit snugly around the upper of a shoe, a flap formed on the upperportion of the body and turned downwardlyfor disposition on the outside of the wearer for disposition within the slot,

and means for detachably securing the free edge portion of the flap to the adjacent portion ofthe body to retain the rolled portion of the body within the flap. V

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature. HAZEL CRAWFORD WILLETTE. v 

